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03/31/2026

Ever wish your laptop was as easy to fix as a set of building blocks? Lenovo just unveiled a "Space Frame" design for its newest ThinkPad that lets you swap out broken parts yourself. It's a huge win for sustainability and keeping your tech running longer!


https://www.pcmag.com/news/lenovo-new-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-14-ces-2026

Ahead of CES 2026, I got to try the latest version of Lenovo's iconic ThinkPad X1 Carbon—and dug inside to see how this highly repairable model could well be a business-laptop trendsetter this year.

03/30/2026

Ever feel like your iPhone is cluttered with apps you don't use? Apple just announced "Apple Creator Studio," a new bundle that puts pro-level creative tools in one place. It's a great way to simplify your subscriptions and unlock your inner artist!

Apple has announced Apple Creator Studio, which it describes as a “groundbreaking collection of powerful creative apps designed to put...

03/28/2026

Is your computer still running Windows 10? Microsoft just released a major security update to fix 114 different flaws. Keeping your PC updated is the single most important thing you can do to protect your bank accounts and personal info!

Microsoft has released the KB5073724 extended security update to fix the Patch Tuesday security updates, including 3 zero-days and a fix for expiring Secure Boot certificates.

03/27/2026

Do you worry about which apps are watching you? A new Android update will now show a clear "blue dot" whenever an app is accessing your location. It's a simple way to stay in control of your privacy without being a tech expert!

The feature is in beta now.

03/27/2026

Parents, did you know your kids could turn off your parental controls? Google is fixing a major loophole in "Family Link," so teens now need your permission before modifying. Now we just need a way to fix their attitude loopholes!

Teens will now need to get explicit permission to remove a parental supervision setting.

03/26/2026

Is your laptop battery dying too fast? New "Ryzen AI" processors are launching that focus on extreme power efficiency. They promise to keep your computer running longer while making your video calls look professional.

The new Ryzen AI 400 series packs Zen 5 cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XDNA 2 NPUs, promising faster AI performance and improved efficiency across work, gaming, and content creation.

03/25/2026

Is your iPhone storage always full? Experts found that "System Data" can hog space, but simply closing all your unused apps can help the phone "self-clean" those temporary files. It's a quick fix to get your storage back for more photos!

Apple's System Data can take up…how much storage space?!

03/24/2026

Sending multiple emails to coordinate schedules is inefficient.

Try this next time you want to schedule a meeting with multiple people:

Outlook has a built-in feature called Scheduling Polls to resolve this.

Instead of typing out times, you insert a poll directly into the email body.

The recipient clicks the options that work for them.

You do not need to be on the same calendar system. When a consensus is reached, Outlook automatically books the meeting on everyone's calendar.

In a new email, go to Insert > Scheduling Poll.

03/24/2026

Are you still using older versions of Microsoft Office? Be aware that support for Office 2021 will officially end this year. Upgrading now ensures you won't be left vulnerable to new security threats later on. Don't wait until it's too late!


https://www.pcworld.com/article/3023221/these-windows-and-office-versions-will-been-discontinued-in-2026.html

Microsoft will discontinue support for the following Windows and Office versions in 2026.

03/23/2026

Shopping for a new TV? High-end 1440p monitors are seeing massive price drops right now. Whether it's for work or gaming, you don't have to break the bank to get a crystal-clear screen this year!

The LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B is a solid buy now that it's down to $277 (was $500) on Amazon.

03/22/2026

Ever wish you had a personal assistant for your Google apps? "Personal Intelligence" is coming to Gemini AI, allowing it to pull context from your emails and calendar to help you plan your day. Is this good for productivity, or overreach?

Google adds Personal Intelligence to Gemini